James 2:18
(But someone will say: “You have faith and I have works. Show me your faith by your works and I, by my works will show you my faith [what he believes].”
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In Context
17Thus also that faith, if it does not have works, is dead, being by itself.
19You believe that God is one. You do well. The demons also believe—and shudder!)
Cross References
Matthew 7:16You will know them by their fruits. Do people gather grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?
Romans 4:6Just as David speaks of the blessing of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
Romans 14:23But he who eats with doubt stands condemned, because it is not from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.
2 Corinthians 5:17so then, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old things have passed on; look, all has become new!
Galatians 5:6Because in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love.
1 Timothy 1:5Now the goal of that command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith;
Matthew Henry on James 2:15-26
Faith and Works. ( a. d. 61.) 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith… Read the whole commentary →